The process of choosing a dog can definitely be difficult, especially since there are literally hundreds of different breeds to choose from. The Poodle is one of the most loved dogs these days, and it is really no wonder why. They are loving, affectionate, and energetic, not to mention beautiful. The reason that they are so beautiful however is because there is a great deal of time and effort put into their grooming. Leaving them alone for long periods of time is also out of the question.

Poodles are mostly known to be show dogs, with average intelligence and average requirements for training. Though sometimes you will find a strong willed dog that will resist basic obedience training, generally speaking there is not much trouble in having these lovable dogs doing what you want them to do.

A Poodle is a wonderful dog for any type of personality. It will suit people who seek a calm dog, and it will suit people who seek a bouncy dog. The Poodle can and will be everything you will want it to be.

Although Poodles absolutely make wonderful dogs, it is important that anyone who is considering getting a Poodle is aware of the Poodle training process and how it is often much more difficult than that with other breeds of dog. This is because Poodles tend to be very stubborn and dominant. They are also very forgetful which is why it is important to teach them things over and over again until it is burnt into their memory.

Could that dog in the shelter be a Miniature Poodle? Recognizing a Poodle type dog is a lot more than just looking at what clip their coat is in. Most Miniature Poodles in shelters or breed rescues are not in the fancy show clips. But there are still ways to recognize a Miniature Poodle.

Whether is took months or it took minutes to decide it was time to bring a new Poodle puppy into your home you are going to want to put a lot of effort into making sure your home is ready for the little one to come home. In order to avoid a lot of bad situations, you will want to remove anything that is of value up off and away from the floor to prevent the new puppy from making it his or her brand new chew toy.